Chapter 548: Chapter 534: Hands Sore from Collecting Red Envelopes

The surprise came too fast, like a tornado!

It’s just a pity...

Such a surprise no longer excites Huang Tao at all.

That’s right.

Having gone through similar experiences multiple times, he has become numb!

[The reward for the recipe of the century-old famous dish Nine-Turned Large Intestine has been issued. Please check it, host.]

A cold prompt from the system echoed in Huang Tao’s mind.

His heart stirred, and a holographic screen appeared before him, visible only to him.

On the screen, a cookbook lay quietly in the reward space.

"Claim."

He focused his thoughts again, and the reward slowly unfolded.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a copy of the century-old famous dish Nine-Turned Large Intestine recipe!]

[The story of the century-old famous dish Nine-Turned Large Intestine]: This dish originated in the Qing Guangxu Period, first created by a chef at the Jiuhua Building Hotel in Jinan. The owner, surnamed Du, was quite wealthy. He opened nine stores in Jinan, as he was very fond of the number nine, so all his stores had the number nine in their names...

[Ingredients for the century-old Nine-Turned Large Intestine]: pork intestines, green onions, ginger, cilantro, clear broth, Sichuan peppercorn oil, lard, soy sauce, pepper powder, cinnamon, cooking wine, etc....

[Preparation of the century-old Nine-Turned Large Intestine]: This dish uses a lot of ingredients and requires frying before simmering...

After a quick glance.

He finally understood why the system put his Nine-Turned Large Intestine in quotation marks...

The difference is really not just a little bit...

"Haozi, Zifeng, Chaozi, you three go ahead and take the dishes out!"

After sending away the three assistant chefs, he lightly tapped on the cookbook.

At once!

The recipe for the century-old famous dish Nine-Turned Large Intestine transformed into specks of light and merged into his mind.

He immediately felt that he had completely mastered the process of making this dish.

He thought about whether to try making it again, but alas, all the pork intestines had been used up, and there wasn’t enough time. So, he had to suppress the restless urge to try.

Then he washed his hands and walked out of the kitchen to join the employees for a New Year’s meal.

As soon as he arrived, everyone smiled and called him, "Boss, we’re just waiting for you..."

"Son, don’t busy yourself too much, come and eat!"

"Okay!"

Huang Tao nodded and sat down next to Xuanxuan.

Before he realized it, the number of employees at Delicious Restaurant had reached eight. Although they couldn’t quite fill a large table, there was still quite a presence.

"Before eating, let me first give out some red envelopes."

Huang Tao glanced at each employee, then took out a thick stack of red envelopes from his jacket pocket.

Each envelope was already labeled with a name as he handed them out one by one.

Even the recently hired Yang Huiru and Ren Meilan each got one.

Yang Huiru and Ren Meilan felt a bit embarrassed and declined, saying, "Boss, there’s no need for us..."

Having just joined not long ago, they felt a bit uneasy about receiving the red envelope.

Huang Tao knowingly smiled: "As long as you’re an employee of Delicious Restaurant, you deserve a red envelope, so just take it."

During their time at work, they had been diligent, never slacked off, and even helped with various chores attentively.

Receiving a red envelope was well-deserved!

After that, he gave the thickest red envelope to Ding Suqin.

Ding Suqin was stunned: "Boss, did you give me the wrong one?"

"No mistake..."

Huang Tao said seriously, "It’s what you should receive. Thank you for managing the restaurant so well."

Because Ding Suqin helped him manage the restaurant so diligently, he had more time and energy to spend with Xuanxuan.

Moreover, Ding Suqin took on many roles, filling in wherever she was needed.

She worked carefully without complaint, treated customers politely and considerately, and was loved by the customers.

All of these things...

Huang Tao saw and naturally kept in mind.

This red envelope was merely a token of his gratitude.

The additional five hundred yuan salary he previously gave to Ding Suqin seemed insufficient.

Now it was just the right time to make up for it!

Furthermore, it wasn’t easy for her as a woman raising a child alone!

Reasonably, he needed to lend a hand.

Ding Suqin felt a bit embarrassed and said, "Boss, it’s my duty."

And this red envelope, she intended it for Xuanxuan.

"Suqin, you shouldn’t be so polite with the boss. Our boss has a fat wallet, money is not a problem..."

Li Chengzhan helped pass Huang Tao’s large red envelope to Ding Suqin, saying, "Take it!"

Huang Tao smiled.

"I have a red envelope to give too."

Li Chengzhan reached into his pocket and pulled out a red envelope.

This red envelope, of course, was for little Xuanxuan!

"Xuanxuan, here’s New Year’s money from brother Chengzhan. Wishing you a healthy and happy new year, growing up joyfully."

"Ah? For me?"

Xuanxuan’s eyes widened in surprise, her little mouth forming an ’O’ shape.

Then she tilted her head and looked at Huang Tao beside her.

As if seeking his approval.

Huang Tao nodded.

Seeing this, Xuanxuan reached out to accept it and smiled sweetly, "Thank you, brother Chengzhan."

"How sweet~"

Li Chengzhan gently patted her little head, "Happy New Year."

After that.

The other employees also took out the red envelopes they had prepared in advance and handed them to Xuanxuan.

Even Ren Meilan and Yang Huiru, who hadn’t prepared any, quickly put together a red envelope for Xuanxuan.

"Wishing Xuanxuan a healthy and safe new year!" "Wishing you happiness every day!" "Grow up quickly and make progress in your studies!" "Be happy forever!"

In no time.

Xuanxuan received so many red envelopes that her hands were tired, and she said "thank you" until her mouth was dry.

As for how much money was in each envelope, she really didn’t mind!

It was all about the festive cheer and joy!

She handed all the red envelopes she’d received to Huang Tao: "Papa, please keep them for me!"

"Alright!"

Huang Tao chuckled, taking them, "I’ll save this New Year’s money for you at the bank and take it out when you need it later."

"Mm!"

Trusting her dad, she nodded obediently: "Thank you, Papa."

Huang Tao laughed and patted her little head.

He thought back to when he was young, also receiving quite a bit of New Year’s money, which all ended up being taken by his mom for safe-keeping.

But in the end...

The New Year’s money was all spent by his mom.

All under the pretense of paying tuition and buying clothes...

In comparison!

Xuanxuan was much luckier.

He would never squander this money.

He’d save everything properly in the bank for her.

The little one’s savings account already had almost thirty thousand!

A proper little rich kid!

"Everyone, let’s start eating..."

Huang Tao joyfully invited.

Everyone wasn’t shy.

They all reached their chopsticks toward the glossy, red Nine-Turned Large Intestine.

Then eagerly picked up a piece to taste.

As soon as the intestine entered their mouths, that rich, glutinous texture immediately burst open.

The juice inside was plentiful.

Moreover, since it was deep-fried, the intestine wasn’t greasy at all, in fact, it was quite enjoyable to eat.

Furthermore, the intestine was cleaned very well, with no unpleasant smell, and the texture was layered.

Rich yet not greasy, fresh and delicious!

Delicious!